The most common ingredient for vinyl fence is polyvinyl chloride which is modified to provide superior strength and ultraviolet resistance by including impact modifiers and ultraviolet inhibitors. The formulation was originally derived from that used for vinyl windows which has had a history of durability and structural integrity.

No. Reputable vinyl extruders include Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), which is an ultraviolet inhibitor, in their vinyl fence extrusions in order to combat the discoloring effects of the suns rays. A quality vinyl fence extrusion will include at least ten parts Tio2 per 100 parts.

Yes, the initial cost of a vinyl fence is generally more expensive than a wood fence. However, over time the cost of vinyl fence becomes less than a wood fence. Industry publications indicate that from a pricing standpoint, vinyl fence becomes break-even with wood fence after six years and if the wood is required to be painted, then vinyl fence becomes break-even much more quickly, approximately three years.

Yes. Because there are no protruding nails, screws or other fasteners and because there are no splinters or sharp edges, vinyl fence is much safer than wood fence for children and pets.

Yes. The most common color of vinyl fence is of course white, but you can also find vinyl fence in almond/tan, grey and more recently vinyl fences are being extruded in various wood like colors to emulate the look of traditional wood grain fencing but with the superior properties of a vinyl fence.

When it comes to vinyl gates, we start with good heavy-wall vinyl fence extrusions. Instead of using gate sockets, we rout out the uprights so that the rails fit snug with no gap. We square the gate and finish it with a piece of u-channel on each side. Finally, we double pop-rivet each corner of the gate to ensure that there is no deflection.

Most extruders suggest using mineral spirits for the best result when cleaning vinyl fence. Soap and water and other household cleaners can also be used, just make that whatever product you are using does not include harsh abrasives which may damage the vinyl.

Vinyl fence offers a low maintenance alternative to the traditional wood privacy fence. Because vinyl fence is a synthetic product made from resin, it will not warp, chip, bend, crack or discolor like wood fence does even when exposed to harsh climates. Because of Because of its stability of the product due to its synthetic nature, vinyl fence offers a tremendous amount of longevity. In fact, most vinyl extruders offer a minimum of a 20 year warranty and many extruders offer limited lifetime warranties on their products.

Warranties differ depending on the extruder but most warranties are at least 20 years. The best products carry warranties that are transferable life time warranties. Also, it is important to note that the best products carry warranties that are not just backed by the parent company but are actually underwritten by a firm that guarantees the performance of the warranty (similar to the way a re-insurance companies guarantees the performance of other insurance companies).

Typically it should. The only exception is that in certain tropical climates wood fence posts should not have concrete used because the moisture from the concrete will rot the posts faster than the moisture in the soil. Other than this exception, all other types of fence should include concrete on the posts for a standard installation and even wood fence should have concrete footings in drier climate conditions.